Solitude: Underrated!
Buddhistdoor Global
1 July 2011
One of the more irksome things about contemporary living is the constant, gleeful denigration of the individual state of solitude. Instead of being praised as
Meditating on Death
Alastair Gornall
1 March 2011
In some of my past articles, I outlined some ways in which those of us who have a phobia of death may begin to contemplate
Reflections on the Nature of the Conscious Moment
Mariusz Popieluch
28 February 2011
Undoubtedly this is an enormous topic, and acknowledging how it has been vastly covered in various philosophies of both the West and the East I
Peace of Mind and How to Achieve It
Hayman Yeung
21 February 2011
Amidst the peaceful, tranquil ambience of the 6-day meditation retreat “Peace of Mind and How to Achieve It”, a charismatic and spirited voice roams the
Overcoming Tiredness
Alastair Gornall
7 February 2011
The Pacalayamana Sutta: “The Sutta on Being Sleepy” Tiredness can be a huge obstacle in achieving our goals. I find that when I am working in a
Taking Care of Impermanence
Alastair Gornall
1 February 2011
The fact that all conditioned things are impermanent forms a central tenet in all forms of Buddhism. It is difficult to listen to a dharma talk without
Bookworm or Meditation Junkie – Why not both? A Defence of Buddhist Studies
Raymond Lam
10 January 2011
A long time ago, monks in India debated about the importance of “study” and “practice,” trying to sort out whether their loyalties lay as “monks
The Spirituality of Writing
Raymond Lam
10 January 2011
“Learn how to meditate on paper. Drawing and writing are forms of meditation.” – Thomas Merton “I am writing this not to many, but to
The Spirituality of Reading
Raymond Lam
27 December 2010
“I find television to be very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go in the other room and read a book.” –
Mindfulness, Breathing, and Walking: Reflection after a Thich Nhat Hanh Retreat
Raymond Lam
29 November 2010
Imagine doing walking meditation through one of Hong Kong’s busier MTR stations, or the London Tube. Your pace is slower than most, deliberate, and mindful.
Pebbles are Flowers are Mountains: Reflections on Thich Nhat Hanh
Natasha Khan
29 November 2010
Many believe that happiness is elusive. We have a habit of running towards it, of believing happiness is only in the future. But all the
Meditation: Stepping Back from the Tube
Raymond Lam
6 July 2010
The Catholic monk and supporter of Thich Nhat Hanh, Thomas Merton, once wrote about the mass American media: “When I did happen to pass in